The Average Salary of a Rehab Case Worker

Rehab case workers are social workers who specialize in providing direct support services to clients involved in rehabilitation. Rehab social workers earn more than social workers focused on child, family and school-based cases.

Salary

• The average annual salary of a rehab case worker was $48,340 in May 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In contrast, child, family and school social workers earned an average salary of $43,540.

Industry

• Rehab case workers' salaries vary according to industry of employment. In May 2009, rehab social workers employed by merchant wholesalers--who provide professional and commercial equipment and supplies--earned $61,650, the highest of any industry. In contrast, those working for individual and family services earned just $39,980.

Location

• Rehab case workers can earn more money, depending upon factors such as cost of living and demand. Rehab case workers in Washington D.C. were the highest paid in the United States, earning an average annual salary of $66,270 in May 2009, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nevada offered the second highest average salary, at $63,720.